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Special Announcement

Banner Services Outage

From 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 to approximately 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, Banner will be unavailable while it is being migrated into the cloud, and several other related online systems will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Dec. 2 to approximately 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9. This will affect many tasks regularly performed by students, faculty and staff. For example, you will be unable to enter grades, view or pay student bills, register for classes, view pay stubs and more. Faculty, students and staff are encouraged to plan accordingly. Visit the Banner Cloud Migration website at https://administrativesystems.ts.vcu.edu/banner-cloud-migration-project/ for a list of affected services, a detailed timeline and an FAQ.

Today

Students and faculty from VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies will host their annual pottery sale and fundraiser Nov. 30-Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily in the first floor lobby of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. Mugs, magnets, vases, bowls, jewelry, sculpture and more will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale will support student travel to the 2023 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference in Cincinnati. For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/craftmaterial-studies-pottery-sale-fundraiser/.

Calling all first and second year students: Do you want to study abroad for free? Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes. The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes provide recipients with the opportunity to spend three or four weeks at a prestigious UK university studying abroad during summer 2023. Register at the following URL to attend the session via Zoom or request the recording. For more information, contact Meredith Sisson, Ph.D., at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vzuNj7sWzJATynkPA.

Commuter and housing permits for Monroe Park Campus parking will be available for purchase at the following URL on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/monroe-park-campus-sale/.

This week

Video Game Recruiter Q & A

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Add to calendar http:// 01-12-2022 19:00:00 01-12-2022 20:30:00 15 Video Game Recruiter Q & A VCU Engineering Career Services will host the International Game Developers Association at the Engineering Research Building at 70 S. Madison St., Room 1313, for a video game recruiter Q&A. Learn more about how to get into the video game design industry and get your career questions answered by the recruiters reviewing your job applications. Video Game Recruiter Q & A Anita Taylor ahtaylor2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU Engineering Career Services will host the International Game Developers Association at the Engineering Research Building at 70 S. Madison St., Room 1313, for a video game recruiter Q&A. Learn more about how to get into the video game design industry and get your career questions answered by the recruiters reviewing your job applications. For more information, contact Anita Taylor at ahtaylor2@vcu.edu.

VCUarts Theatre To Present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/vcuarts-theatre-mainstage-season/ 01-12-2022 19:30:00 01-12-2022 15 VCUarts Theatre To Present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde "Gross Indecency" by Moisés Kaufman is a thrilling courtroom drama based on the true events surrounding the downfall of celebrated poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in Victorian England. Kaufman uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the 1895 trials that resulted in Wilde's arrest and imprisonment for the crime of sodomy. Performances will be today, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. VCUarts Theatre To Present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde Sarah Moore theatretix@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

"Gross Indecency" by Moisés Kaufman is a thrilling courtroom drama based on the true events surrounding the downfall of celebrated poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in Victorian England. Kaufman uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the 1895 trials that resulted in Wilde's arrest and imprisonment for the crime of sodomy. Performances will be today, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. For more information, contact Sarah Moore at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6026 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/vcuarts-theatre-mainstage-season/.

The Shape of Relations: Knots and Other Stories

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Add to calendar https://math.vcu.edu/events/ 02-12-2022 15:00:00 02-12-2022 16:00:00 15 The Shape of Relations: Knots and Other Stories Radmila Sazdanovic, Ph.D., North Carolina State University, will discuss knots and their invariants at a talk to be hosted by VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Sazdanovic will also touch on applications to cancer genomics, game theory and materials science. The in-person lecture will be held in Room 4169, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The Shape of Relations: Knots and Other Stories Nicola Tarasca tarascan@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Radmila Sazdanovic, Ph.D., North Carolina State University, will discuss knots and their invariants at a talk to be hosted by VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Sazdanovic will also touch on applications to cancer genomics, game theory and materials science. The in-person lecture will be held in Room 4169, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca at tarascan@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/.

AUCTUS December GBM

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Add to calendar http://auctus.vcu.edu 04-12-2022 15:00:00 04-12-2022 16:00:00 15 AUCTUS December GBM AUCTUS, the Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at VCU, will host its next general body meeting for reviewers and section editors via Zoom. Join the meeting to become involved as a student reviewer in any one of the journal’s STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, or News and Noteworthy sections. Click on the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6521177882 AUCTUS December GBM VCU AUCTUS auctus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

AUCTUS, the Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at VCU, will host its next general body meeting for reviewers and section editors via Zoom. Join the meeting to become involved as a student reviewer in any one of the journal’s STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, or News and Noteworthy sections. Click on the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6521177882 For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Coming up

Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q & A

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 at 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442 06-12-2022 13:00:00 06-12-2022 15 Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q & A Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Members of the program's administration will be available to answer questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q & A Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Members of the program's administration will be available to answer questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q & A

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 at noon
Add to calendar https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433 06-12-2022 12:00:00 06-12-2022 15 Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q & A Learn more about VCU's Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will discuss the program's curriculum, structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration members will be available to answer questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q & A Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Learn more about VCU's Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will discuss the program's curriculum, structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration members will be available to answer questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

Evening MBA: Lunchtime Webinar

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-120722.html 07-12-2022 12:00:00 07-12-2022 13:00:00 15 Evening MBA: Lunchtime Webinar Learn about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89149947719 Evening MBA: Lunchtime Webinar Austen Gouldman gsib@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Learn about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89149947719 For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-120722.html.

Notices

Certificate in Clinical Research Program

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research actively supports clinical research professionals entering the work force or transitioning career paths with the Certificate in Clinical Research. The program prepares students for first-time entry or transition into the field of clinical research and provides professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Spring 2023 applications due Dec. 30 at the following URL. For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.

Call for Proposals

The Health Humanities Lab at VCU’s Humanities Research Center is calling for applications for a group of two faculty and two community fellows to create an interdisciplinary learning module on health and health care disparities. The module will be featured as part of the History and Health initiative from the Office of Health Equity and must address a topic or issue related to health and/or health care disparities and inequities. Details and deadlines can be found at the following URL. For more information, contact Chris Cynn at cjcynn@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/initiatives/health-humanities-lab/.

Do You Vape Electronic Cigarettes?

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology. For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

Concussion Research Study

The Children's Hospital of Richmond concussion program, as part of a study funded by the Child Health Research Institute, is recruiting adolescents between the ages of 10-18 for a concussion research study investigating the acoustic startle reflex. We are seeking 1) participants with a diagnosed concussion in the last week, and 2) non-concussed individuals with no history of concussion in the last year. Contact Laura Boylan at Laura.Williams1@vcuhealth.org for more information. For more information, contact Jessie Oldham at jessie.oldham@vcuhealth.org or (919) 906-0041.

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